Once

Overview

A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

Director

John Carney

Cast

Glen Hansard

Guy

Markéta Irglová

Girl

H

Hugh Walsh

Timmy Drummer

G

Gerard Hendrick

Lead Guitarist

A

Alaistair Foley

Bassist

Geoff Minogue

Eamon

B

Bill Hodnett

Guy's Dad

D

Danuse Ktrestova

Girl's Mother

Darren Healy

Heroin Addict

Mal Whyte

Bill